Three firefighters were seriously injured on Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle while responding to a call about a separate car crash on Highway 47 in Uxbridge.
According to the Durham Regional Police Service, the crash happened near Wagg Road and the firefighters were rushed to a Toronto-area hospital for treatment.
“A driver involved in the original collision was also transported to a Toronto-area hospital in stable condition,” police wrote in a social media post.
“The roadway is expected to remain closed for an extended period,” police added. “Road conditions continue to be extremely hazardous. Please avoid travel unless necessary.”